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Looking Forward to Fall

Every year I am bittersweet when summer ends and fall begins. I love, love, love summer and everything about the sunnier days, the beach, flip-flops, sundresses, and more. But I love fall too and everything about it — pumpkins, apple picking, cider, foliage, the funnest recipes/flavors, and not feeling guilty for having more lazy days. In the summer I tend to feel like I am “wasting the day” if I don’t take advantage of the sun for every waking moment it is out.

It’s a toss-up over which is actually my favorite season.

Either way, yesterday marked the first day of fall and I’m saying HOORAY!

Here are just some of the things I’m looking forward to this season:

Pumpkin coffee

And more pumpkin flavored things, apple flavors, maple flavors, butternut squash, and more

Trying new fall recipes

Making a fall craft

Apple picking

Shipyard Pumpkin Ale

Farmers markets

Apple cider

Apple cider donuts

The crisp air

Pumpkin carving

Fall themed dinners with friends

Fairs & festivals

Nature walk or hike

Normally I would make a “Fall Bucket List,” but I went back and read the Summer Bucket List I posted back in June and I only did 6 out of the 25 things I listed on there. If you guys read Friday’s post, you know that I did a lot of fun things this summer, but 6 out of 25 makes me feel somewhat un-accomplished?! So instead, I’ll leave it at my list above with things I’m looking forward to instead, that way I’ll be less likely to feel bad about myself if I don’t do them. I’m trying really hard to be less “to do-ish” and more go with the flow and “just be-ish,” so maybe not making a giant list of EVERYTHING I want to do will help me meet this goal.

What’s your favorite season? Which do you prefer, summer or fall? What are you looking forward to in the next couple of months?

I am with you about being torn – I’m always sad to see the end of summer but I’m learning to appreciate fall more and more. Also, I’m wondering if you’re summer “to-do” list was just a bit long? 25 is a lot! Although, I wrote down a few things I wanted to try this summer that I didn’t get to (camping and fanny float-ing) but when I look at all that I DID do, I don’t feel so bad

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Welcome! I'm Athena, a twenty-something corporate wellness coordinator, personal trainer, and fitness instructor living in the Boston area. I am passionate about helping women feel empowered to lift heavy weights and treat themselves with self compassion. I believe that strength is contagious and healthy living lets people become their happiest and best version of themselves. I also love awkward moments, trying new restaurants, and taking group exercise classes around the city. Oh yeah, and drinking wine too. Thanks for stopping by!

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I am a certified personal trainer (ACSM) and certified group fitness instructor (AFAA); however the ideas I express in Fitness & Feta are mine alone, based on my own experiences, and should not be taken as medical advice. This blog is simply meant to guide you toward a healthier path and inspire you. I do NOT photograph everything I eat.